Posted inObituaries
No details yet on services for Larry Van Volkinburg
Larry Dean Van Volkinburg, age 88, of Shelbyville died Monday, Jan. 24. Larry was born June 26, 1933 and he was a graduate of Wayland High School. There have not…
Posted inSports
Five former local prep stars play hoops at Cornerstone
Cater Nyp Cory Ainsworth No fewer than five Wayland and Hopkins High School graduates are playing basketball at Cornerstone University this winter. Former Wildcat standouts Cory Ainsworth and Carter Nyp…
Posted inCommunity Notices
Allegan County Covid’s numbers suggest optimism
The Allegan County Health Department reported Friday that three people have died this week from the Covid-19 virus, bringing the total to 308 since the pandemic began and suggesting the…
Posted inColumns
Yes It’s True: A cautionary tale offered to school board
“I lit my purest candle close to myWindow, hoping it would catch the eyeOf any vagabond who passed it by,And I waited in my fleeting house… "Tell me stories," I…
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Allegan County Covid death toll 305 in less than 2 years
The Coronavirus remains persistent in its presence in Allegan County, as well the entire nation this month. The Allegan County Health Department reported Friday that nine more patients have died…
Posted inFeatures
Bygone Days: A look at the past in NE Allegan County
(Taken from the archives at the Then & Now historical library in downtown Dorr) 25 Years Ago — Jan. 20, 1997 The Lovall General Store in "Bygone Days" Editor Nila…
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Wildcat boys’ bowlers stun Zeeland; girls take 1st loss
The young and improving Wayland High School boys' bowling team scored a huge non-league dual match 19-11 victory Tuesday over Zeeland. Mark Musgrave III "In the time that I have…
Posted inEditorial
We collectively have failed to properly deal with Covid
ACHTUNG: This is not a “fair and balanced” article. It is an editorial by the editor. It’s been nearly two years since the Covid-19 pandemic began, and one thing seems…
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WHS to continue with virtual instruction Tuesday
Wayland High School will continue virtual on-line instruction Tuesday instead of in-person classes an increase in COVID-19 virus positivity. The high school last Thursday and Friday discontinued in-person instruction for…
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Allegan County’s Covid death toll approaching 300
The Allegan County Health Department reported Friday that six more patients have died from the Covid-19 virus over the past week, bringing the total since mid-December to 53. A total…